Our Community
The Impact of Volunteering
Through Family Circle, parents and caregivers cultivate community and build meaningful, lasting connections.
The Role of Family Circle
Family Circle, our parent and caregiver association, offers volunteer opportunities year-round to strengthen the school and community. Families can choose their level of involvement–from small classroom tasks to planning activities and taking on leadership roles.
Every contribution supports the school’s mission, builds connections across campuses, and helps BPC thrive as a welcoming, engaged community.
Building Community Bonds
Volunteering not only supports BPC’s daily operations, it also creates a deeper sense of belonging for families. By giving their time and talents, whether helping at school events, serving on the board, or joining field trips, parents and caregivers play an essential role in strengthening relationships, fostering engagement, and enriching the life of our entire community.
These shared experiences connect families across grades and help sustain the vibrant culture that makes BPC unique.
Connect & Enrich Your Experience
Curriculum Night
A wonderful opportunity to hear from our teachers and gain a deeper understanding of the engaging, academically rigorous curriculum your children will experience throughout the year.
Art Exhibit Opening
Our theater is transformed into a gallery of themed artwork and our K–8 students guide their guests through the exhibit answering questions about their creative process and displayed pieces.
Concerts
All students, K–8, perform at our musical concerts which highlight their growth as individual musicians and as ensemble members. Concerts include the Upper and Lower School Winter Concerts, the K–8 Spring Concert, as well as the All-Bands Concert.
Theatrical Performances
Lower school parents are invited to attend grade-level Performances of Understanding that showcase student learning. In middle school, students participate in three years of drama classes, culminating in a full-class theatrical production in eighth grade – a highlight of the year that brings their skills and creativity to the stage.
Beloved School Traditions
Back-to-School Fall Carnival
We close the street for this carnival-style celebration, bringing the entire BPC community together to kick off the school year. From dunk tanks and jumpy houses to arts, crafts, games, and maker activities, the fun rivals the crowd favorites—cotton candy, popcorn, and shave ice!
Halloween Parade & Festival
A colorful creative costume parade kicks off the celebration, followed by a fun-filled festival on the yard featuring themed activity booths run by enthusiastic parent volunteers.
VIP Day
Grandparents, relatives, and special family friends are invited to share a special day at our school, enjoying classroom activities with their host students and exploring the Annual K–8 Art Exhibit and 8th Grade Masterworks Projects.
Games Day
An end-of-year day of fun field games for all students at a local park, run by our P.E. coaches and teachers with help from energetic parent volunteers.
Get to Know & Enjoy This Inviting Community
Community Kick-off
& Open Houses
Following a warm welcome by the head of school, students and their families are invited to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and connect with classmates on the day before the school year begins.
New Family Orientations
An opportunity to sit down with our head of school and director of development to gain insight into the operations of the school and learn how your family can be involved in school life.
Spring Soirée
Coffee Socials
Hosted by Family Circle, our parent and caregiver organization, these coffee socials offer a welcoming space for families to connect, share experiences, and build community across grades.
Grade-Level Socials
Off-campus social events hosted by parents/caregivers at the beginning of the school year as a way to get to know each other and to reconnect.
Black Pine Circle School’s primary fundraising event of the year: an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and great food and libations, featuring a live auction and Raise the Paddle.
